TESOL Certificate Programs

Rubric for Written Assignments V2

Student Name: Han Zheng
Item

Date: November 30, 2016

Class: Portfolio

Assignment: Philosophy of Teaching Statement Instructor Name: Erin Butler

0 No
evidence
The
assignment
was not
submitted, or
the submitted
assignment
was not
relevant to the
task at hand.

1 Unsatisfactory

2 Needs Improvement

3 Meets Expectations

4 Exceeds Expectations

Ideas are not well developed or

may fail to demonstrate an
understanding of the task. Main
ideas, or examples/details, may
be obscure or missing. When
required, outside evidence may
be missing or may fail to
support claims.

Ideas are somewhat developed, and

demonstrate some understanding of
the task. Main point(s) and
examples/details may be included
but not well integrated. When
required, outside evidence may be
minimal or may not fully support
claims.

Organizatio
n & Format

The
assignment
was not
submitted, or
the submitted
assignment
organized or
formatted in
an appropriate
or effective
way given the
task at hand.

The organization is not effective

for the task, or there is a lack of
organization. Errors with
transitions and connectors
interfere with
comprehensibility. Paper may
not meet basic requirements for
APA format, and may not meet
basic requirements for title,
word count, spacing, etc.

The organization is somewhat

effective for the task, although it
may be loose or unclear. There
may be some errors with transitions
and connectors. Paper may not
follow A
PA format entirely or
may have errors in citation/style.
Paper may not meet all
requirements for title, word count,
spacing, etc.

Ideas are developed, and

demonstrate an accurate
understanding of the task.
Main point(s) and
supporting
examples/details are clear
and easily identifiable.
When required, relevant
outside evidence is
included. It supports
claims.
The organization is
effective for the task. The
organization is clear and
logical. Transitions and
connectors are used
appropriately. Paper follows
APA format with few errors
in citation/style. Paper meets
most requirements for title,
word count, spacing, etc.

Ideas are fully developed, and

demonstrate a significant and
accurate understanding of the
task. Main point(s) and
examples/ details are identifiable,
clear, and engaging for the
reader. When required,
compelling outside evidence is
included; it is seamlessly
integrated into the paper to
support claims.
The organization is highly
effective for the task.
Organization skillfully and
logically builds support for the
thesis. Transitions and
connectors are used appropriately
and seamlessly. Paper follows
APA format with no errors in
citation or style. Paper meets
requirements for title, word
count, spacing, etc.

Usage &
Mechanics

The
assignment
was not
submitted, or
the submitted
assignment
was not
relevant to the
task at hand.

Linguistic features of the

writing (syntax, usage, word
form, tone/register, spelling,
capitalization, punctuation, etc.)
are not effective. Errors are
very distracting and/or interfere
greatly with the
comprehensibility of the
message. The writing is not
professional or academic.

Linguistic features of the writing

(syntax, usage, word form,
tone/register, spelling,
capitalization, punctuation, etc.) are
somewhat effective. The errors
may be distracting and/or interfere
with the comprehensibility of the
message. The writing may not be
professional or academic.

Linguistic features of the

writing (syntax, usage,
word form, tone/register,
spelling, capitalization,
punctuation, etc.) are
effective. There may be a
few errors, but they do not
interfere with the
comprehensibility of the
message. The writing is
generally
professional/academic.

Linguistic features of the writing

(syntax, usage, word form,
tone/register, spelling,
capitalization, punctuation, etc.)
are highly effective. There are no
apparent errors. The writing is
very professional and academic.

Content

TESOL Certificate Programs

Rubric for Written Assignments V2

Comments:
Dear Han Zheng,
You started with an ambitious thesis that included motivation, a safe learning environment, and communicative competence. In academic writing be cautious about
mentioning a concept like communicative competence (in your thesis) and not defining and offering a citation.
You did a good job at defining and explaining motivation including intrinsic and extrinsic- which was a dominant part of your statement. This was effective, and you
do a good job at integrating in sources- including definitions. You provide some good examples of what can be done to motivate students in the classroom setting.
At the end of the section on motivation you mention providing a safe environment and students not being embarrassed by their mistakes, but are lacking
explanation to support the idea. Certainly these ideas are related to motivation, but more explanation is needed. In addition, more explanation was needed of the five
features of CLT (Nunan, 1991). These principles could have been elaborated within parts of your statement as reinforcement of the concepts and to improve cohesion.
Academic voice present: minor issues with APA formatting, grammar, word choice and punctuation. Pay attention to guidelines for writing given in class and
references online.
Overall good. This statement, with editing, will be a good sample for job and future academic endeavors.
Ms. Erin E. Butler, TESOL Trainer
Grading Scale: 12.0 11.0 points = A

Raw Score: ______9.5______/12

10.5 9.5 points = B

9 8 points = C

7.5 6.5 points = D

Below 6 = F

Letter Grade: _______B_________